Olivia Markezich

Olivia Markezich (born 10 August 2000) is an American middle and long-distance runner. She was the 2023 NCAA Steeplechase champion.

High school career Markezich attended the Bear Creek School in Redmond, Washington. She was a 1A state champion in the 1600m as a junior and the 800m as a senior. She qualified for the Footlocker Nationals in her senior year, and placed 3rd in the 2000m steeplechase at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor.

College career In October 2018, Markezich signed her national letter of intent to run for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Initially she was on the team as a walk-on.

Markezich is the 2023 NCAA champion in the steeplechase, and a 10-time NCAA D1 All-American. She finished in the top three at seven NCAA championships. She was a dominant Atlantic Coast Conference performer, with five ACC championships, 14-time All-ACC performer and three-time ACC Women's Track Performer of the Year. She was also named to eight All-ACC academic teams.

On February 17, 2024, Markezich ran the fastest 1600m split in the DMR in NCAA and USA history, with a 4:22.31. Notre Dame's DMR finishing time was 10:44.62.

In August 2023, Markezich was one of the first NCAA track athletes to sign an NIL deal. She signed with Swiss shoe company On.

Professional career In June 2024, Markezich signed a professional contract with Swiss shoe company On. She is based in Boulder, CO with the OAC Global team.

Markezich was in 2nd place with only 150 meters remaining in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2024 United States Olympic trials before a tough fall on the final barrier. She got up and finished 6th, with a personal best of 9:14.87.

Markezich made her Diamond League debut on July 7, 2024, in Paris, just 10 days after the US Olympic trials, where she finished 4th in a personal best of 9:14.67

Results and personal bests Information from World Athletics profile.